Intern- Swine

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in the United States seeks an internship in its Swine and Animal Nutrition division. The role offers hands-on exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a capstone presentation to senior leadership at the end of the program. Enrolled students will rotate through production swine operations, feed manufacturing, and grower relations to gain diverse, practical insights, with company-wide support for learning and development.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Develop understanding of swine operations management and systems on a large production scale including sow farms, wean to finish operations, and feed manufacturing.
• Learn to identify, diagnose and treat common health challenges in production swine.
• Wean pig start up - play a huge role in the most vital stage of a pig’s life, administer treatments, and swine necropsy.
• Work and interact with current and new growers; develop communication and interpersonal skills while working with different growers.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work ethic & independence

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Educación

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Position Overview: This internship will offer a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our Swine and Animal Nutrition division, working closely with experienced professionals. This internship will be tailored to the interest and experience level of the candidate to maximize learning while contributing to the success of the company. This specialized internship will provide real world working experience culminating in a capstone project that will be presented to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to: Develop understanding of swine operations management and systems on a large production scale including sow farms, wean to finish operations, and feed manufacturing. Learn to identify, diagnose and treat common health challenges in production swine. Wean pig start up- play a huge role in the most vital stage of a pig’s life, administer treatments, and swine necropsy. Work and interact with current and new growers. Develop communication and interpersonal skills while working with different growers. Gain relationship building and management techniques. Experience all aspects of what it takes to successfully run a production swine operation. Learn from and work with industry professionals including Production Supervisor, Feed Mill Manager, Feed Logistics Coordinator, and/or Grain Merchandiser.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently and follow directions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use Microsoft apps and programs.

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.

At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Our offerings include:

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally! Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.